AGENCY TESTIMONY
Patient reporting mechanisms for sexual assault and abuse
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CHS has established multiple pathways for patients to report sexual assault, abuse, and harassment. These mechanisms ensure that patients have various options to disclose abuse and seek help.
- Patients can report abuse to any DOC staff member
- Disclosure can be made to any CHS staff during any clinical encounter
- Patients can call the CHS health triage line to speak directly with a nurse
- Family members and external parties can contact CHS's patient relations department
- A 24/7 CHS operations phone line is available for reporting concerns
Jeanette Merrill
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CHS has also established multiple pathways for patients to report JLB's sexual assault abuse and harassment.
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In addition to initiating a report with any DOC staff, a patient can disclose abuse to any CHS staff person during any clinical any encounter, including another clinic appointment, or can call the CHS health triage line to speak directly with the nurse.
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Patient's family members and other external parties can also share their concerns by contacting CHS's patient relations department or by calling the 247 CHS operations phone line.
